Job summary
A position has become available for a Band 6 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist to join our team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) at St Mary’s Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital. We are looking for a hard-working, motivated and aspirational physiotherapist who is passionate team working for a shared purpose and delivering high quality MSK assessment and treatment.
You will be joining a large team with a diverse mix of staff including; rotational physiotherapists, hand therapist, occupational therapists, pelvic health therapists and therapy assistants. We have an established team of clinical specialists, orthopaedic and pain physiotherapy practitioners. We have a strong links with research and are fortunate to have the lead clinical academic for therapies within our department.
The successful candidate should have a minimum of two years experience at Band 5 level or equivalent. They will have completed core rotations, including MSK outpatients and orthopedics. The post would suit a Band 6 physiotherapist looking for specialist rotations. All development is encouraged to ensure you are improving skills, knowlegde and behaviours along the four pillars: Clinical, Education, Leadership and Research.
You will also be part of the inpatient orthopaedic weekend rota. Fixed term and secondment contracts will be also be considered.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality physiotherapy management to patients referred to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, and season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills with patients, carers and colleagues.
- Competent IT skills
- Able to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge/
- Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to this specialist area
- Able to use knowledge of a range of treatment approaches in the management of musculoskeletal conditions.
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy
- State registration with the Health Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
- Able to demonstrate specialist learning from junior rotations, formal post-graduate level learning and informal CPD (both general and specific to clinical fields of speciality).
- Demonstrate learning of personal effectiveness and first line leadership from experience and from both formal and informal CPD activity
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of at least 2 years in a rotational physiotherapy post. A minimum of 4 months of that experience must be in musculoskeletal outpatients
- Previous experience in core physiotherapy specialities required- Orthopaedics/ Inpatient Rehabilitation /Respiratory.
- Knowledge of current issues relating to speciality
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of service related quality issues.
- Experience of clinical education of staff, students or assistants
- Experience of weekend working in acute hospital
Desirable
- Knowledge of the workings of community-based physiotherapy services and intermediate care.
- Previous Band 6 or equivalent experience in relevant post.
Person Specification
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills with patients, carers and colleagues.
- Competent IT skills
- Able to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge/
- Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to this specialist area
- Able to use knowledge of a range of treatment approaches in the management of musculoskeletal conditions.
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy
- State registration with the Health Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
- Able to demonstrate specialist learning from junior rotations, formal post-graduate level learning and informal CPD (both general and specific to clinical fields of speciality).
- Demonstrate learning of personal effectiveness and first line leadership from experience and from both formal and informal CPD activity
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of at least 2 years in a rotational physiotherapy post. A minimum of 4 months of that experience must be in musculoskeletal outpatients
- Previous experience in core physiotherapy specialities required- Orthopaedics/ Inpatient Rehabilitation /Respiratory.
- Knowledge of current issues relating to speciality
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of service related quality issues.
- Experience of clinical education of staff, students or assistants
- Experience of weekend working in acute hospital
Desirable
- Knowledge of the workings of community-based physiotherapy services and intermediate care.
- Previous Band 6 or equivalent experience in relevant post.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).